How to Wear This $35 Dress 7 Wildly Different Ways
One dress. 7 insanely cool outfits.
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When the fall style inspiration just keeps rolling in, it's tempting to launch into an online shopping spree. But when it comes to creating a well-stocked wardrobe this season, think quality over quantity. Add a few pieces that work overtime in a slew of social situations, like the luxe-looking Crepe Shirt Dress from Old Navy. Here, proof a brilliant basic can carry you through everything on your busy calendar.
Monday: #Girlboss
This patterned dress is a statement piece in and of itself; it doesn't take much more than a chic stiletto, a sturdy tote, and a camel peacoat (caped over the shoulders) to make it work-appropriate.
Old Navy Crepe Shirt Dress, $34.94, oldnavy.com; Fendi Camel Hair Coat, $3,700, fendi.com; Illesteva Stanley Tortoise Optical, $165, illesteva.com; Old Navy Reversible Tote Bag, $34.94, oldnavy.com; Old Navy Patterned Flannel Blanket Scarf, $26.94, oldnavy.com; Pierre Hardy Obi Heel, $695, pierrehardy.com; Jade Tray Arial Ring, $1,210, jadetrau.com; Jade Trau Century Ring, $1,485, jadetrau.com.
Tuesday: Late-Night Date Night
Need an outfit to cap off one those work-gym-shower-date evenings? Leave the shirtdress unbuttoned to show off a bit of skin. Then turn up the heat with lengthening dark tights and heels, a leopard clutch, and a cropped coat with a spectacular statement-making fur collar.
Old Navy Crepe Shirt Dress, $34.94, oldnavy.com; Altuzarra Newport Jacket, $3,995, bergdorfgoodman.com; Old Navy Faux-Leather Belt, $14, oldnavy.com; Lizzie Fortunato Midnight Choker, $450, shopbop.com; Jennifer Fisher Square Hoop Earrings, jenniferfisherjewelry.com; Old Navy Tights, $14, oldnavy.com; Christian Louboutin Akenana Python Mule, $1,165, neimanmarcus.com; Old Navy Printed Crossbody Bag, $19, oldnavy.com.
Wednesday: Happy Hour With Friends
Out-style your squad by pairing the dress with a sharp leather motorcycle jacket and attention-grabbing corseted thigh-high boots. To give a straight shirtdress a feminine shape, cinch it with a skinny belt. (It's the Olivia Palermo way!)
Old Navy Crepe Shirt Dress, $34.94, oldnavy.com; Veda Jayne Classic Leather Moto Jacket, $946, shopbop.com; Old Navy Faux-Leather Belt, $14, oldnavy.com; Jill Stuart Ribbed Turtleneck, $490, avenue32.com; Spanx Uptown Nude Tights, $42, saksfifthavenue.com; Aquazzura Lace-Up Over-the-Knee Boot, $2,300, net-a-porter.com; Old Navy Buckle-Strap Bag, $15.50, oldnavy.com.
Thursday: Gallery Hopping
Why yes, that shirtdress can double as a top—especially within a quirky combination that's both comfortable and avant-garde. The takeaway here? Mix and match a plethora of coordinating prints while playing with proportions to stand out from the art crowd.
Old Navy Crepe Shirt Dress, $34.94, oldnavy.com; Dior Multi Colored Bodysuit and Harness, $3,900, Dior Boutiques; Old Navy Classic Oxford Shirt, $24.94, oldnavy.com; Apiece Apart High-Waist Crop Pant, $255, apieceapart.com; Old Navy Faux-Suede Platform Pumps, $32.94, oldnavy.com; Azlee Triple Burst Ring, $1,375, azleejewelry.com; Azlee Single Burst Ring, $980; azleejewelry.com; Azlee Single Burst Ring with Sapphire; $925, azleejewelry.com, Old Navy Faux-Suede Crossbody, $22, oldnavy.com.
Friday: Partying Downtown
Throw a miniskirt on top of the shirtdress to instantly feel cooler. For extra fun, add all the trappings of an awesome night out: a denim jacket, throwback knee-high socks, dance-ready sandals, and superfluous sunnies—just 'cause.
Old Navy Crepe Shirt Dress, $34.94, oldnavy.com; Old Navy Faux-Suede Mini Skirt, $36.94, oldnavy.com; Old Navy Boyfriend Denim Jacket, $32.50, oldnavy.com; Prize Pins Enamel Pin, $15, prizepins.com; Prize Pins Logo Black Pin, $15, prizepins.com; Old Navy Textured Boot Socks, $9, oldnavy.com; Aquazzura Very Eugenie Suede Sandal, $775, saksfifthavenue.com; Versace Red Cat Eye Signature Sunglasses, $200, us.versace.com; Dior Metal Palladium Finish Mail Earrings, $440, dior.com; Jennifer Fisher Twisted Cylinder Ring, $285, jenniferfisherjewelry.com; Jennifer Fisher Bow Ring, $280, jenniferfisherjewelry.com.
Saturday: Strolling and Shopping
No need for sky-high heels on your day off. Instead, dress your shirtdress down with comfy loafers, a cozy turtleneck, warm ribbed tights, and a chic wide-brimmed hat. Effortless.
Old Navy Crepe Shirt Dress, $34.94, oldnavy.com; Theory Diantha Sweater, $355, theory.com; Old Navy Ribbed Tights, $7, oldnavy.com; Old Navy Block-Heel Loafers, $32.94, oldnavy.com; Dior Diorama Bag, $32,000, dior.com; Illesteva Boca Amber Sunglasses, $220, illesteva.com; Old Navy Felt Floppy Hat, $19, oldnavy.com.
Sunday: Brunching With Le Beau
Another day to not think too hard about your look... Roll out of bed and top your dress off with an oversize boyfriend shirt (and jacket), oxford flats, and an adorable beanie. After all, what better time to borrow from the boys?
Old Navy Crepe Shirt Dress, $34.94, oldnavy.com; Ellery Hasta La Vista Peplum Jacket, $1,850, elleryland.com; Simon Miller Clayton Shirt, $325, simonmillerusa.com; Old Navy Pony-Hair Belt, $14, oldnavy.com; Efva Attling Bend Over Ring, $5,785, efvaattling.com; Lizzie Fortunato Desert Ring, $160, shop.lizziefortunato.com; Céline Sunglasses, $332.86, bluefly.com; Old Navy Popcorn Knit Beanie, $12, oldnavy.com; Coach Pebble Leather Shadow Crossbody, $395, coach.com; Old Navy Tights, $14, oldnavy.com; Christian Louboutin Masterpump Patent-Leather Brogues, $775, net-a-porter.com.
Stylist: Shibon Kennedy; Stylist Assistant: Tatum Pia; Hairstylist: Kat Zemtsova; Makeup Artist: Alana Wright
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